Require Dogs to be Leashed at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve

Please sign this petition if you support a change to the leash rules at HIWP that would require dogs to be leashed at all times and in ALL AREAS of the preserve. Six years ago there was a death at the preserve due to the loss of control of unleashed dogs. Last winter, we almost lost our beloved mayor to the elements for the same reason. There have been an increase in incidents at the preserve which include off-leash dogs chasing after runners, contaminating the water and approaching other leashed dogs to greet them without permission from the leashed dog's owner. No dog is ever under "complete control" of its owner unless it is attached to its owner. Let's work toward making this beautiful preserve a safer place for all of its members and visitors. Our area has Rover's Run and Bremen Grove Dog Park for our dogs to enjoy unleashed!